Which of the Following Explains Development Economists' Beliefs That Modern

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following explains development economists' beliefs that modern famines in Africa are not natural disasters, but rather are man-made?

• A) Famines are usually caused by scorched-earth tactics during wartime.
• B) Famines are caused by overpopulation and lack of resources.
• C) Famines usually result from government policies that ignore rural areas and inhibit the production or distribution of food.
• D) Famines are caused by lack of knowledge about agricultural techniques best suited to the African continent.

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